Post on 17-Mar-2016
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T-Chart Explained
Are the writing blues getting you down?
Never Fear!! Super
Writer is here!
I’m Super Writer, the writing rescue
hero. I fly into classrooms
everyday to help millions of students all over the world
learn to LOVE writing.
Are you ready to
Be in charge of your writing destiny.
Come on, I’ll show you how!
When I step up to writing, I say when to
GO!!
SLOW DOWN!!
STOP!!!And, when to
GO BACK!!!
Write a topic sentence
Give a reason,
detail, or fact.
Explain. Give an
example.
Remind the
reader of your topic.
You can be a writing super
hero too! All you have to do is
OK, let’s get started!!!
If your paper looks like this, you are ready to begin!
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RDF
RDF
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First, come up with a catchy topic sentence.
Swimming is a good way to beat the heat.
Next, give a reason, detail, or fact (RDF) to
support your topic sentence.
Swimming is a good way to beat the heat.
Swimming laps
Then, give 2 explanations for your
reason, detail, or fact.
Swimming is a good way to beat the heat.
Swimming laps
Good exerciseImproves swimming skills
Now, give ANOTHER reason, detail, or fact (RDF) to support your
topic sentence.
Swimming is a good way to beat the heat.
Swimming laps
Good exerciseImproves swimming skills
Playing
Next, give 2 MORE explanations for your NEW reason, detail, or
fact.
Swimming is a good way to beat the heat.
Swimming laps
Good exerciseImproves swimming skills
Playing Diving and jumpingRacing and other games
Finally, remind the reader of your topic. Use new words to restate your
topic sentence.
Swimming is a good way to beat the heat.
Swimming laps
Good exerciseImproves swimming skills
Playing Diving and jumpingRacing and other games
Playing in the pool is enjoyable
Now, let’s turn our T-Chart into a paragraph!
Some Transition WordsFirst-Another-NextFirst-Second-ThirdOne-Then-AnotherA good-A better-The bestOne-Another-FinallyOne-One other-Along with-LastFirst-In addition-Equally important
Some More Transition WordsTo start-Furthermore-Additionally-Last
To begin-At the same time-FinallyAs soon as-Next-Later-In the endInitially-Then-After ThatTo begin-Then consequently
Conclusion WordsIn conclusionCertainlyDefinitelyTo sum upClearlysurely
You are now ready to write your first
paragraph. Be sure to use complete
sentences, and catchy words!
Going swimming is one of the best ways to beat the heat during the summer. One good thing about swimming is doing laps in the pool. Swimming laps is great exercise! It also helps you improve your swimming skills. The best thing about swimming, though, is playing around in the pool! I love to do jumps and dives off of the diving board. Also, when there are more people swimming, you can play games and have races. Clearly, there is no better way to avoid the summer heat!
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